Novak Djokovic's schedule for 2026 calendar year
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Djokovic will directly play the Australian Open, after withdrawing from pre-AO events.
As the 2026 tennis season unfolds, all eyes are on Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old Serbian legend who remains one of the sport’s most compelling figures.
With a record 24 Grand Slam titles and 10 Australian Open crowns, more than any man in history, Novak Djokovic enters the year determined to claim a historic 25th Major.
Djokovic’s 2025 campaign was resilient yet frustrating: he reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slams Open Era, but fell short of a title, hampered by injuries including a semifinal retirement at the Australian Open after defeating Alcaraz in the quarters.
The season kicks off in January with the Brisbane International (ATP 250), where he reached the quarterfinals in 2025, though he withdrew from the event in 2026 due to not being fully physically ready, and went on to opt out of the Adelaide Open.
The real focus is the Australian Open, where he defends 800 points from a 2025 semifinal run. Melbourne has long been Djokovic’s fortress, his 91% win rate there and perfect 10-0 record in finals make it arguably his best shot at glory in 2026.
Beyond the Majors, Novak Djokovic Djokovic faces low-pressure events like the Qatar Open, early clay Masters and Wimbledon.
Djokovic also eyes another milestone: surpassing $200 million in career prize money (he’s at approximately $191 million). A deep run or Grand Slam win could push him over the edge, cementing his financial legacy amid rising purses.
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The biggest objective for the Serbian icon will be to manage his fitness as the ages, and aim for the 25th major, by devising a plan to get past Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. Grand Slams will be his priority, and expect him to skip Master events like he did in 2025,
Novak Djokovic’s schedule for 2026 calendar year
January
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4–11 | Brisbane International, Brisbane, Australia | ATP 250 | Quarterfinals (QF) | 50 but Djokovic withdrew from Brisbane 2026 so he dropped these points |
| Jan 18–Feb 1 | Australian Open, Melbourne, Australia | Grand Slam | Semifinals (SF) | 800 |
February
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16–21 | Qatar Open, Doha, Qatar | ATP 500 | 1st Round (1R) | 0 |
March
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4–15 | Indian Wells Open, Indian Wells, USA | Masters 1000 | 2nd Round (2R) | 10 |
| Mar 18–29 | Miami Open, Miami, USA | Masters 1000 | Finalist (F) | 650 |
April
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5–12 | Monte-Carlo Masters, Monaco | Masters 1000 | 1st Round (1R) | 0 |
| Apr 22–May 3 | Madrid Open, Madrid, Spain | Masters 1000 | 2nd Round (2R) | 10 |
May
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6–17 | Italian Open, Rome, Italy | Masters 1000 | Did Not Play | 0 |
| May 17–23 | Geneva Open, Geneva, Switzerland | ATP 250 | Champion | 250 |
| May 24–Jun 7 | French Open, Paris, France | Grand Slam | Semifinals (SF) | 800 |
June – July
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29–Jul 12 | Wimbledon, London, UK | Grand Slam | Semifinals (SF) | 800 |
August
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13–23 | Cincinnati Open, Cincinnati, USA | Masters 1000 | Did Not Play | 0 |
September
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30–Sep 13 | US Open, New York, USA | Grand Slam | Semifinals (SF) | 800 |
October
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7–18 | Shanghai Masters, Shanghai, China | Masters 1000 | Semifinals (SF) | 400 |
November
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–8 | Paris Masters, Paris, France | Masters 1000 | Did Not Play | 0 |
| Nov 15–22 | ATP Finals, Turin, Italy | Tour Finals | Did Not Play | 0 |
Note: Schedule is subject to change. Points to defend may vary slightly as per tournament points distribution changes.
Why is Novak Djokovic skipping pre-Australian Open tournaments in 2026?
Djokovic withdrew from both the Brisbane International and Adelaide Open to focus on fitness and arrive fresh for the Australian Open.
What is Novak Djokovic defending at the 2026 Australian Open?
He is defending 800 ATP points from his semifinal finish at the 2025 Australian Open.
Why is the Australian Open so important for Novak Djokovic?
Melbourne is Djokovic’s strongest Grand Slam, where he has won 10 titles and holds a perfect 10–0 record in finals.
Who are Novak Djokovic’s biggest rivals in 2026?
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are expected to be Djokovic’s main obstacles in his quest for Grand Slam success.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.